Kulikovo field + Monastery + Matrona Moscow

We invite you to an individual excursion to the first battlefield of Russia – to worship the ancient fallen soldiers, learn about the glorious history of our country, visit the new museum and exhibition complex with a panorama of the Kulikovo battle and an observation deck, the exposition “The Tale of the Mamayev Battle” and enjoy the peace of the green expanses of the picturesque Tula region.

The memorial complex of the village of Monastyrshchino, erected on the legendary burial place of Russian soldiers. Here Dmitry Donskoy said goodbye to the fallen comrades, washed their bodies and lowered them into the land they conquered. The eternal glory of the dead is sung by the bells of the graceful Church of the Nativity of the Virgin, built for the 500th anniversary of the battle. On the historic Red Hill you will see a 30-meter column in honor of the victory of Dmitry Donskoy, decorated with inscriptions and bas-reliefs, helmets, swords and shields of Russian soldiers.

The Kulikovo Field Museum Complex literally immerses in the atmosphere of XIV century Rus thanks to the ultra-modern interactive exposition. The museum building itself is noteworthy - it is designed in the form of a huge hill-mound. On the original decorated shelves you will see not only relics of the Battle of Kulikovo, but also household items and jewelry of pre-Mongol Rus, you can admire the scientifically reconstructed vestments of Russian and Golden Horde soldiers, life-size horse equipment, and light and sound effects will create a full sense of presence during the battle.

At the end of the acquaintance with the Kulikovo Field, you will go to the village of Sebino – the homeland of the holy righteous elder Matrona of Moscow. You will visit the beloved temple of Matrona – the Church of the Assumption of the Most Holy Mother of God. Until now, there is a font where Matroshka was baptized. On the lid of the font you will always find consecrated rose petals. During the tour you will learn a lot of interesting things from the life of a great saint.